1945. Reprinted. 219 pages. No dust jacket. Signed by the author. Green cloth with gilt lettering. Parts of missing dust jacket stuck to front pastedown &free endpaper, Signed with dedication by the author to front free endpaper. Contains b & w illustrations. Pages remain bright and clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Binding remains firm. Boards have noticeable edge wear with corner bumping and rubbing to surfaces. Gilt lettering is bright.